Knitting • £20
A collection of fingerless mitts featuring 4-ply yarns from Giddy Aunt Yarns, Well in Hand is a digital publication laid out much like a traditional book.
Want to see a preview of Well in Hand? Download the teaser file for a sneak peek!
• written instructions
• charted instructions
• worked in the round
• accessible (low vision / screen reader compatible version)
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Materials
Materials vary by pattern, but as a guide:
• About 40g of fingering weight yarn (per pair)
• 2mm needles (or size needed for gauge), suitable for working in the round using your preferred method
• 3 stitch markers, 1 of which you can tell apart from the others
• your preferred blocking equipment
Keighley also requires a cable needle, 46-68 size 8/0 seed beads, and a beading needle.
The preview file (see above) has further information on notions for each pattern.
Sizing
Full sizing information is included in the pattern. As a guide, most patterns come in three sizes designed for adult hands: small, medium, and large.
Small: 4.6″ to 5.6″ diameter at wrist / knuckle
Medium: 5.5″ to 6.5″ diameter at wrist / knuckle
Large: 6.3″ to 7.4″ diameter at wrist / knuckle
The patterns are designed to be worn with 1″ to 4″ negative ease, depending on personal preference.
Unlike most patterns, Well in Hand comes with full instructions for adapting the patterns to make them wider, thinner, longer, or shorter.
Content
As with all of my patterns, each pattern in the collection includes:
- Plenty of high quality photos
- Full written instructions
- Charts for stitch patterns and colourwork
- Full details of all tools and materials used to create the sample
- An About the Author page with social links, the website URL, email address for pattern support, and hashtags for each pattern
As well as the 8 patterns, Well in Hand includes:
- Detailed information about the yarn bases used
- Sizing information for each design, plus plenty of additional information to help you make modifications for the perfect fit
- Instructions for washing and blocking
- Clear explanations of all terminology and techniques used, including explaining stitches, details of cast ons and bind offs used, and full instructions with a diagram for working the thumbs
- A visual pattern index
- A quick buying guide
The Patterns
Vanilla: A plain stockinette pattern with simple 2×2 ribbing at the wrist and finger cuff, Vanilla reminds us that sometimes, simple is best. Perfect for allowing a busy yarn to shine, or for layering under Rebel to add warmth and interest. Vanilla is exclusive to the Well in Hand collection.
Raindrops: The perfect mitts for wet British weather! This whimsical raindrop stitch will take the chill off a cold umbrella handle as you go about your day. Buy Raindrops individually
Perforate: A handed pair of mitts with opposing diagonal eyelets, Perforate will suit even the most particular of mitt-wearers. They are an exact reflection of each other, with the diagonals lining up perfectly when you put your hands together. Buy Perforate individually
Keighley: Special edition with beads, exclusive to the collection. Prounced KEITH-LEE, Keighley is a town in Yorkshire. It’s home to East Riddlesden Hall, a filming location in the heart of Brontë country. These mitts are so named for those adaptations, which are so often crammed with beautiful examples of handknits. Buy Keighley individually (without beading instructions)
Rebel: Who says mitts have to keep your hands warm? Sometimes style takes priority over function. Sometimes the rules are supposed to be broken. (And if your hands get too cold, why not pop a pair of Vanilla mitts underneath?) Buy Rebel individually
Halo: I always want to put the softest yarns on my hands, where I can feel it most keenly. Halo, named for the gently sparkling bands of singles and the fuzz around the mohair, is a simple knit that’s light as a feather and soft as air. Halo is exclusive to the Well in Hand collection.
Hearth: A simple introduction to stranded colourwork, Hearth uses just two colours and only has a couple of rounds where it’s necessary to catch your floats, so they’re a great first colourwork project. Change needle size if necessary to maintain gauge between stranded and single-colour sections. Buy Hearth individually
Midas: Designed to use exactly two mini skeins of Highland 4-ply, Midas is a thick, warm mitt that will keep you interested as you knit them and warm as you wear them. Featuring simple colourwork motifs, it’s suitable for confident beginners to stranded knitting. Buy Midas individually
